What is IFR?
IFR is The Institute for Field Research, an independent, non-governmental, non-profit 501(c)(3)organization. The mission of IFR is to transform individuals and communities through experiential [...]
How does IFR work?
IFR is a non-profit which is organized as a 501(c)(3) entity. Our focus is on students, researchers, and the communities in which, and for whom, [...]
How does IFR support its field schools?Â
As a non-profit entity, IFR is able to accept donations from philanthropic individuals who want to support the mission and vision of IFR. These funds [...]
How does IFR vet its field programs?
Extensive Application: Every field school director submits an extensive application package that provides a wide range of details about the student experience, living conditions, learning [...]
Why is Peer Review Important?
Peer review means that people who are expert field archaeologists and researchers, that is, people who have actual hands-on experience running high-quality field-based projects themselves, [...]
What is Connecticut College’s curricular assessment process?
Connecticut College is the school of record for IFR field schools. All field programs that are approved by the IFR are submitted to Connecticut College’s [...]
How does IFR equip its students to address issues that arise in the field?Â
Clear no-tolerance policies are posted on IFR’s website. All project directors must affirm in writing that they have read and agree to abide by these [...]